B.O.S.S. in the media and press worldwide: “According to The New York Department of Correctional Services, The New York Correctional facilities employ the use of 99 BOSS chairs throughout the city. All Correctional facilities, with the exception of a few minimum security prisons, have at least one BOSS chair. All high security prisons have at […]

Body Orifice Security Scanners

What is a B.O.S.S.?

B.O.S.S. is a unique, quick, non-intrusive, affordable, high sensitivity detector created to identify metal objects concealed in body cavities. It is commonly used in corrections facilities to survey inmates for weapons and contraband objects hidden in anal, vaginal, oral and nasal cavities. At some sites guests are also screened.

B.O.S.S. has gone through significant screening at US State and Federal Corrections facilities and has received considerable attention in both the electronic and print media.

Normal objects being targeted are razor blades, handcuff keys, paper clips, knives, shanks and tools. The B.O.S.S. also detects cellular telephones, metal foils and objects including detonator caps. Razor blades are of particular concern as they are tough to detect in all orientations with walk-through devices, and some have even said prisoners are known to cut pouches in their cheeks to hide razor blades.